Cheap flights from Auckland to Cape Town from $1,233
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CPT
29 Dec — 5 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 November 2025.
Mon 1/1220:55AKL - CPT
3 stops54h 50mEmirates
Sat 20/1218:30CPT - AKL
2 stops42h 35mEmirates
Deal found 29/11$3,088
Sat 6/1223:45AKL - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:15CPT - AKL
2 stops74h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11$3,092
Sat 6/1223:45AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 13/1212:35CPT - AKL
1 stop45h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11$3,150
Sun 30/1113:45AKL - CPT
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - AKL
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$3,399
Sun 14/1208:30AKL - CPT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/117:15CPT - AKL
2 stops75h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11$3,532
Best flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Wed 11/215:05AKL - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEmirates
Sun 22/218:30CPT - AKL
3 stops36h 10mEmirates
Deal found 26/11$2,412
Wed 28/101:15AKL - CPT
2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 26/210:40CPT - AKL
3 stops26h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/11$2,439
Fri 23/120:35AKL - CPT
2 stops31h 10mEmirates
Sun 8/218:30CPT - AKL
2 stops41h 30mEmirates
Deal found 28/11$2,414
Sat 24/115:05AKL - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEmirates
Sat 31/113:40CPT - AKL
2 stops37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 28/11$2,416
Last-minute flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town. Data last updated 29 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 30/1113:45AKL - CPT
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - AKL
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$3,399
Mon 1/1220:55AKL - CPT
3 stops54h 50mEmirates
Sat 20/1218:30CPT - AKL
2 stops42h 35mEmirates
Deal found 29/11$3,088
Sat 6/1223:45AKL - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:15CPT - AKL
2 stops74h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11$3,092
Sat 6/1223:45AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 13/1212:35CPT - AKL
1 stop45h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11$3,150
Sun 14/1208:30AKL - CPT
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/117:15CPT - AKL
2 stops75h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/11$3,532
One-way flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Tue 3/211:20AKL - CPT
2 stops33h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/11$1,233
Sun 1/214:55AKL - CPT
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11$1,244
Sun 1/223:45AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11$1,265
Sun 1/201:15AKL - CPT
2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/11$1,279
Thu 5/215:15AKL - CPT
2 stops29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/11$1,303
Wed 4/214:55AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11$1,359
Fri 30/111:20AKL - CPT
2 stops33h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/11$1,364
Sat 31/106:50AKL - CPT
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11$1,384
Sun 18/101:15AKL - CPT
2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/11$1,476
Fri 30/123:45AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11$1,478
Mon 19/123:45AKL - CPT
1 stop45h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11$1,565
Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
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Auckland
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Departure
Return
Price
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Wed 11/2
15:05-16:45
2 stops36h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/2
18:30-17:40
3 stops36h 10m
$2,412
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Fri 23/1
20:35-16:45
2 stops31h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 8/2
18:30-23:00
2 stops41h 30m
$2,414
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Sat 24/1
15:05-16:45
2 stops36h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 31/1
13:40-14:05
2 stops37h 25m
$2,416
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Wed 28/1
01:15-09:25
2 stops43h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/2
10:40-00:25
3 stops26h 45m
$2,439
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Mon 2/2
16:10-09:25
3 stops52h 15m
$1,233
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/2
07:00-09:25
3 stops37h 25m
$1,233
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Wed 4/2
14:55-14:25
2 stops34h 30m
$1,359
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Wed 4/2
08:55-09:25
3 stops35h 30m
$1,364
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Sun 1/2
13:35-09:25
3 stops30h 50m
$1,364
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Fri 30/1
14:10-09:25
3 stops30h 15m
$1,364
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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of $1,663). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,019). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Auckland to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,816.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 30h 54m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 24m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 29 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways
from Auckland to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Emirates can get you from Auckland to Cape Town in just under 36h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Auckland and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 11739 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,669), Qantas Airways ($1,710), and South African ($1,820) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Cape Town. Singapore Airlines is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Cape Town?
Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Cape Town stopover in Johannesburg most frequently. Singapore follows Johannesburg in terms of the most common stopover location on Auckland to Cape Town flights. Singapore is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular stopover location for Auckland to Cape Town flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Cape Town flights?
Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Cape Town stopover in Brisbane least frequently. Auckland to Cape Town flights stopping in Sydney are the next rarest. Melbourne follows Sydney in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Auckland to Cape Town flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of $1,663). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,019). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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